($745+) Irving, TX to Lansing, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irving, TX to Lansing, MI

Full-service movers for the 1,120-mile relocation from Irving, Texas, to Lansing, Michigan, cost between $2,299 and $8,378. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $281 - $1,872, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Irving typically charge a base rate around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Irving to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,299 - $5,074
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,680 - $6,745
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,384 - $8,378

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Irving to Lansing.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Lansing, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lansing, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Irving to Lansing?

Movers licensed to operate in Michigan are typically members of the Michigan Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Irving, TX to Lansing, MI

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Lansing, Michigan, cost between $1,277 and $4,211. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Irving typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Irving to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,694 - $3,190
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,091 - $4,211

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Irving, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $655, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $140 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Irving, TX, and Lansing, MI, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Irving to Lansing?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Irving, TX to Lansing, MI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,120 miles from Irving, Texas, to Lansing, Michigan, running $760 - $2,115. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $334 - $381
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Irving daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Irving to Lansing based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $760 - $1,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $790 - $1,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,053 - $2,115

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Irving, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $655.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $334 - $381 for the 1,120-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $56 and $304, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $140 per night for hotel stops on the 1,120-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $281 - $421.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving to Lansing?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Irving, TX to Lansing, MI

For larger DIY moves from Irving, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Lansing, Michigan.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,237 and $2,656.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Irving to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,183 - $2,104
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,237 - $2,656
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,507

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $70 and $140.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Irving, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $655.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Lansing?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Irving, TX vs Lansing, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Lansing, side by side with Irving on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.